PG-13

Anywhere but Here

A story of a mother who knows best... and a daughter who knows better.

1999 • 114 min • Drama · Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

Single mother Adele August is bad with money, and even worse when it comes to making decisions. Her straight-laced daughter, Ann, is a successful high school student with Ivy League aspirations. When Adele decides to pack up and move the two of them from the Midwest to Beverly Hills, Calif., to pursue her dreams of Hollywood success, Ann grows frustrated with her mother's irresponsible and impulsive ways.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

302 reviews

61 Audience · 302 · 100%

A free-spirited single mother uproots her sensible teenage daughter from the Midwest to pursue Hollywood dreams in Beverly Hills. Their contrasting personalities and aspirations lead to frequent disagreements as they navigate their new lives and complicated relationship.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Arguments between mother and daughter
Brief mentions of past family struggles
Some mature themes for younger viewers

What it models well

Embracing individuality
Navigating complex family relationships
The pursuit of dreams

Talk about it after

Different approaches to life
Understanding a parent's imperfections
The importance of compromise

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Anywhere but Here. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.